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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
3
A husband testifies that after two months of using Mother's Friend his wife can move about more easily and perform housework without trouble, noting she previously struggled to see and get around before using the product.
An assortment of public notices and ads including an external liniment claiming to aid expectant mothers, a missing doctor in Savannah, a suicide in Charlotte, an explosion aftermath in Alabama, new enterprises in Woodstock, a Q&A about August Flower, and sample bottles offered by H. B. Palmer & Sons. Names include Dr S R Tabb, Pepe Freier, S H Hawkins Jr, Steel and Iron Co, and local towns Savannah Canton Brawlinam Woodstock.
Governor Longino appoints Shed Hill of Winona as attorney to replace Ratcliffe for state prosecution. The case concerns a reported lynching and deaths on a train with no injuries to passengers. Also noted is a railroad bridge burned near Surrey, and an inquiry into a starvation death in Primateoria.
Rob Smith a colored 12 year old and his white playmate John Thomas were badly burned when they poured a powder like substance from a beer bottle and ignited it with a match. Rob Smith suffered facial burns, singed hair, and scorched hands and leg. John Thomas escaped with severe burns and shock. Neighbors, a colored doctor, and the boys' families cared for them. Rob faces eye and hearing concerns but is expected to recover. The incident occurred on Hancock Avenue. Rob is son of Scott Smith, a colored carpenter.
An editor named Alberti, editor of The Don Claridades, was shot and killed by an unknown assassin during a theater performance in Gimara, Santiago province, Cuba. He was an active politician who had exposed officials and faced threats, including letters he mocked in his paper.
A cyclone struck Garza Texas blowing down nearly half the houses and destroying the Baptist church and a store. People sought safety in storm houses as the town sustained widespread damage. Telegraphed reports from Galveston and San Antonio note velocities near 60 miles per hour and prostration of lines.
Kansas City May 7 reports say at least 14 funnel clouds swept across Ellsworth Rice Barton and Pawnee counties. Fatalities include William Helfierek and wife whose home north of Ellenwood was destroyed. Over 20 people injured near Ellenwood. A storm formed near Ellen late afternoon and damaged farms while another tornado near Great Bend demolished buildings and fences with one family escaping.
Severe wind rain and electrical storm disrupt service across the interior. Brazos River runs bank full near Thompson with surrounding roads flooded. Bastrop reports damage and wreckage from the storm as it moves through southwest Texas on May 7. Local lines and areas suffer from debris and disrupted travel.
Washington May 7 Congress may be surprised to learn the 1899 army law lacks a provision to reduce the regular army to pre 1898 levels. Experts say only the rank and file would be cut to 25,000 while officers remain, keeping the service steady at about 28,000 men plus cadets and staff.
An ornate sales pitch touts Johnston's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for catarrh and related diseases. The piece features testimonials and a traveling doctor discussing microbes and blood treatment, urging readers to try the product, with location mentions in Michigan and Georgia.
The Spruce Creek tunnel in Pennsylvania began service with the first westbound freight train passing through. May 7 reports say the tunnel cutting was completed and the project is now operational. The article mentions Artoona Pennsylvania and a Cotton Spinners convention in North Carolina on May 11 with noted details about the industry.
In Indianapolis on May 7 W. 8. Taylor republican claimant to Kentucky’s governorship stayed at the Plaza hotel with Kentucky Secretary of State Finley. He will proceed to Washington where he will await the Supreme Court ruling on the contest.
Texas advertisement asserts Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, and benefits children. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons in Temple Texas with mail order option for $1. Testimonial from W. Br. Tyler of Barnesville Ga. claims permanent cure after used bottle.
Special bargains listed for closeout including many fabric and sewing items. Gents neck ties, spool cotton, cord spools, silk, sailor hats, talcum powder, vaseline, perfumery, belts, ribbed hose, spoons, thread, writing paper, head-toilet pins, crayons, envelopes, baskets, undershirts, drawers, bleaching, and lawn fabrics offered at half to reduced prices. Many items labeled as worth more but sold at reduced rates.
A local liquidation offers numerous lots at half to one quarter value. Items include shirts, madras and white fabrics, suspenders, toilet soap, trunks, collars, neckwear, bay items, ribbons, laces, embroideries, calico, dress goods, and assorted remnant fabrics with marked bargains and stated worth. Many lots feature substantial discounts and bulk quantities for quick closures.
A small catalog lists Lot Percale remnants at per yard and good hair pins at 1 cent each. Also offered are paper goods, shirt pearl buttons at 6 cents a dozen, dress pearl buttons at 5 cents a dozen, and smoked pearl buttons at 5 cents a dozen.
Sale notices offer reduced prices on a full line including Foulard Silks Silk Mouslines and French Organdies Wool Dress Goods and Grenadines A lot of Wool Dress Goods New Spring Shadings 12 1 2c worth 25c.
An advertisement lists a new lot of fans neckwear collars laces embroidries allover laces and embroideries. White organdies and French nainsook ribbons gloves and handkerchiefs are included in the sale.
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